News

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NEWS 1/18/23 8:00am

Elon University’s 1923 committee launches fire anniversary programming

By Ellis Chandler

One hundred years ago, the Elon University community had no idea how fire would become so integrated into the campus community.

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NEWS 1/16/23 10:48am

Elon University, local community commemorate legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Fiona McAllister

While Elon University does not have classes Jan. 16, the federal holiday is more than just a day off — it’s an opportunity to reflect and commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who would have been 94 Jan. 15. 

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NEWS 1/12/23 10:36am

Elon LEADS raises $260 million

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon LEADS, Elon University’s largest fundraising campaign raised over $260 million at its conclusion Dec. 31, 2022, Elon University President Connie Book announced Jan. 12. The total surpassed the goal of $250 million. 

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NEWS 1/10/23 6:57pm

Mediterranean Deli to reopen in Elon

By Miranda Ferrante and Ellis Chandler

Mediterranean Deli plans to reopen in Elon this summer at 116 N. Williamson Ave. where Acorn Coffee Shop is currently located. 

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NEWS 1/6/23 6:14pm

North Carolina Court of Appeals blocks order to release video footage from October 2020 “I Am Change” march to the polls

By Madison Powers

The North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a June 2021 order to release unredacted police body camera footage from the Oct. 31, 2020, “I Am Change” march to the polls in Graham that ended in the use of pepper spray and 23 arrests. The vote was 2-1.

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NEWS 1/5/23 1:15pm

Alamance Community College names Alamance-Burlington School System as Organization of the Year

By Miranda Ferrante

Alamance Community College named the Alamance-Burlington School System as its 2022 Organization of the Year, citing “the outstanding support the system has consistently provided to ACC students and graduates.” 

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NEWS 12/30/22 4:31pm

Ashley Judd to speak at Elon University for spring convocation

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University has rescheduled actress and activist Ashley Judd’s visit to campus after it was canceled this fall as a result of  weather associated with Hurricane Ian. 

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NEWS 12/16/22 1:50pm

Town of Elon to hold first public menorah lighting

By Miranda Ferrante

The town of Elon will hold its first public menorah lighting at 5 p.m. Dec. 18 in the town center. 

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NEWS 12/11/22 4:22pm

Elon University services throughout Winter Break

By Miranda Ferrante

Winter Break for Elon University undergraduate students and some graduate programs has commenced. Some campus services will be closed or have limited hours until the start of Winter Term classes Jan. 3, 2023. 

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NEWS 12/10/22 5:04pm

Elon University password manager LastPass experiences data breach

By John Luke Farah and Erin Sockolof

LastPass stores a user’s various passwords within its databases, where users can access their data with one master password. Elon began offering LastPass premium accounts to the campus community in 2018. 

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NEWS 12/8/22 9:42am

Defining the layers of the drug epidemic in Alamance County

By Annemarie Bonner

After 18 years in active addiction, Todd Perry surrendered. Numerous arrests, a Driving While Impaired charge, and an overdose all led him to Residential Treatment Services of Alamance in 2018. 

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NEWS 12/7/22 6:30pm

Three finalists for dean of Elon University’s School of Health Sciences visit, present on campus

By Miranda Ferrante and Avery Sloan

Elon University is searching for its next dean of the School of Health Sciences, where Stephen Folger is serving as interim dean. Three finalists for the position visited and spoke on campus Nov. 28, Nov. 29 and Dec. 7.  

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NEWS 12/6/22 10:26am

Elon University professor, students weigh in on Twitter buyout

By Nicholas Paciariello and Michael Hefner

Chris Harris, chair of Elon University's Department of Finance said the purchase of Twitter Elon Musk could start a trend of privatized social media companies. 

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NEWS 12/5/22 8:32pm

Newly reelected Alamance County Commissioners sworn in

By Avery Sloan

Commissioners Steve Carter and Craig Turner were sworn in during the Dec. 5 Alamance County Commissioners board meeting after being reelected during the midterm elections. 

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NEWS 12/5/22 8:11pm

Three sworn into Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education

By Erin Hroncich

Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education swore in three new members at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in a ceremony. 

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NEWS 12/2/22 11:55am

Human Donor Memorial: Elon University’s silent teachers speak louder than ever

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University’s former Dean of Admissions Susan Klopman served at Elon for 27 years and got the idea to sign up for Elon’s Anatomical Gift Program as an anatomical donor in the produce section of Harris Teeter — making her the first person to sign up. 

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NEWS 12/1/22 10:38pm

SPARKS, Elon University community commemorate World AIDS Day through music

By Miranda Ferrante

Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been recognized annually on Dec. 1 as a way to unite people globally in the fight against HIV and AIDS, while commemorating the lives of those who have died of the disease. 

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NEWS 12/1/22 3:45pm

Burlington Police Department investigates false report of active shooter at Williams High School

By Miranda Ferrante

The Burlington Police Department received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. that said there was an active shooter inside Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, according to public information officer Emily-Lynn Adkins. The 911 call has since been deemed a false report and the department is investigating. 

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NEWS 12/1/22 2:49pm

Former Elon University admissions staff member dies unexpectedly

By Kyra O'Connor

Meredith Smith, former Elon University admissions staff member, died unexpectedly on Nov. 27 at 35 years old. Smith started her work in admissions as an undergraduate student and worked with the university for over 18 years.  

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NEWS 11/29/22 11:22pm

Elon University students, community members attend Lights and Luminaries Festival

By Anne Thyfault

The Festival of Lights and Luminaries once again brought together the Elon University campus and surrounding community in celebration of different cultures, religions and traditions. 

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